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Hi y'all,
I am in the process of building my wife and me a new computer, and I am seeking advice. I plan on buying the parts over the next several months to spread the cost out. I don't plan on overclocking. The computer will be used for: internet surfing, Microsoft Office usage, gaming, which range from Nancy Drew (wife) to Brothers in Arms series (me), plus others. I haven't set a budget, but I don't won't to buy the most expensive. This is what I am thinking about spending per part:
-MB: spent $114.99 after MIR
-CPU: $ 150 ish
-HD 1: $95 ish
-HD 2: $150 ish
-GPU: $275 ish
-DVD Burner: spent $29.99 (plus shipping)
-DVD ROM: spent $19.99 (plus shipping)
-FLOPPY: spent $7.49 (plus shipping)
-Windows: spent $69.99 (plus tax and shipping)
-New PSU: spent $79.99 after MIR
I can spend more if I need to, less if I need to. (The MB should be able to support 2 GPU's, I don't plan on buying a second card any time soon, but want the option to do so in the future.)
This is what I currently have:
-case: CoolerMaster RC-631 (my case is black)
-ram: 2x2 GB DDR 2 PC 6400 Crucial
-PSU: 500 W Thermaltake Pure Power
-Windows: XP MCE 2005
Now, I may need to upgrade my power supply because I like the GTX 260 graphics card.
-New PSU
-Floppy Drive
-DVD Rom
-DVD Burner
-MB: Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775
NEED
(I am open to other suggestions too.)
-GPU: XFX GTX 260 Black Edition
-HD 1: 1 TB (storage for games, music, etc.)
-HD 2: Suggestions? (I am thinking somewhere along the lines of this.) (Operating system, Office documents, etc.)
-CPU: I am thinking about a Core 2 Duo
Thank you for taking the time to help me.
SWT 
Message edited by SWT on 01-18-2009 at 10:37:39 AM
Thank y'all for all the replys so far.
I just purchased: Windows XP MCE 2005 for $69.99 (plus shipping and tax)
I just purchased from Newegg:
-PSU
-DVD Rom
-DVD Burner
-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16821103203
shortstuff_m:
I am sticking with XP because I like it, and I am just not a fan of Vista. I may upgrade to Windows 7 when that comes out. I like your idea about having 2 different brands for drives. The reason I was thinking I needed just a DVD-rom drive is that I have had difficulty ripping a DVD to my HD from the DVD burner drive, but did not have trouble from my DVD-rom drive. I like your suggestions for HDs'.
deathsycthehe11:
I am leaning on purchasing the deal for the PC Power and Cooling from Newegg this afternoon (as long as it is still in stock.) Thanks for help on that decision.
Thanks again everyone.
SWT
Message edited by SWT on 01-07-2009 at 11:28:58 PM
Hi y'all,
I just purchased my MB from Newegg last night. It was the GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775. After the MIR, the price came to $114.99.
Did I make a good decision?
Also, I am thinking about buying my HDs' next month, either the CPU or GPU the following month, then the CPU or GPU the month after that. (I tried to get inon Buy.com's EVGA GTX 280 but had my order canceled....
. So, if I come across a great deal, my time table could change.)
SWT
Message edited by SWT on 01-18-2009 at 10:39:45 AM
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